Indonesian Minister Prabowo to Engage with Egyptian Leadership at D-8 Summit
Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto is set to meet with Egyptian President el-Sisi at the D-8 Summit in Cairo from December 17-19, where Indonesia will take over the chairmanship for 2026-2027. Prabowo also plans to hold discussions with various economic leaders and visit Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following the summit.
Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian Minister of Defense, is scheduled to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation summit in Cairo from December 17 to 19. This meeting underscores the importance of Egypt as a regional power and strategic partner for Indonesia in the Middle East. Following the summit, Minister Prabowo intends to engage in informal discussions with various economic and industrial leaders before traveling to Malaysia for a meeting with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Earlier this week, in a statement to the press, Prabowo elaborated on Indonesia’s objectives at the summit, highlighting its role in the D-8 Organization and the transfer of chairmanship for the 2026-2027 period from Egypt. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry expressed that this elevation enables Indonesia to foster collaboration within the Global South, emphasizing the need for increased cooperation in international affairs.
Minister Prabowo departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, indicating the significance that this diplomatic engagement and summit hold for Indonesia’s strategic positioning in regional and global politics.
The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation is a group of eight developing countries, consisting of Indonesia, Egypt, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, and Bangladesh, focused on enhancing economic relations and development. This summit is crucial for Indonesia as it prepares to assume the chairmanship, thereby amplifying its influence in the Global South and reinforcing international partnerships.
In conclusion, Minister Prabowo’s upcoming meetings at the D-8 summit represent a pivotal moment for Indonesia’s foreign relations, particularly with Egypt and Malaysia. The focus on collaboration and economic cooperation positions Indonesia strategically within the Global South, enhancing its role as a diplomatic and economic player in the region.
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